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Lucifer Effect : Understanding How Good People Turn Evil by Philip Zimbardo (2008, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
ISBN-100812974441
ISBN-139780812974447
eBay Product ID (ePID)60661662
Product Key Features
Book TitleLucifer Effect : Understanding How Good People Turn Evil
Number of Pages576 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicGood & Evil, Research, Social Psychology, Experimental Psychology
Publication Year2008
IllustratorYes
GenrePhilosophy, Social Science, Psychology
AuthorPhilip Zimbardo
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight14.8 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.5 in
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ReviewsPraise for The Lucifer Effect " The Lucifer Effect will change forever the way you think about why we behave the way we do--and, in particular, about the human potential for evil. This is a disturbing book, but one that has never been more necessary." --Malcolm Gladwell "Powerful . . . an extraordinarily valuable addition to the literature of the psychology of violence or 'evil.'" -- The American Prospect "Penetrating . . . Combining a dense but readable and often engrossing exposition of social psychology research with an impassioned moral seriousness, Zimbardo challenges readers to look beyond glib denunciations of evil-doers and ponder our collective responsibility for the world's ills." -- Publishers Weekly "A sprawling discussion . . . With this book, Zimbardo couples a thorough narrative of the Stanford Prison Experiment with an analysis of the social dynamics of the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq, arguing that the 'experimental dehumanization' of the former is instructive in understanding the abusive conduct of guards at the latter." -- Booklist "In the Stanford Prison Experiment, Phil Zimbardo bottled evil in a laboratory. The lessons he learned show us our dark nature but also fill us with hope if we heed their counsel. The Lucifer Effect reads like a novel." --Anthony Pratkanis, Ph.D., professor emeritus of psychology, University of California
SynopsisIn a disturbing and revelatory exploration of the human capacity for evil, renowned psychologist Zimbardo examines how everyone is susceptible to the power of malevolence. He also offers hope and guidance, elucidating the importance of true heroism and disobedience., The definitive firsthand account of the groundbreaking research of Philip Zimbardo--the basis for the award-winning film The Stanford Prison Experiment Renowned social psychologist and creator of the Stanford Prison Experiment Philip Zimbardo explores the mechanisms that make good people do bad things, how moral people can be seduced into acting immorally, and what this says about the line separating good from evil. The Lucifer Effect explains how--and the myriad reasons why--we are all susceptible to the lure of "the dark side." Drawing on examples from history as well as his own trailblazing research, Zimbardo details how situational forces and group dynamics can work in concert to make monsters out of decent men and women. Here, for the first time and in detail, Zimbardo tells the full story of the Stanford Prison Experiment, the landmark study in which a group of college-student volunteers was randomly divided into "guards" and "inmates" and then placed in a mock prison environment. Within a week the study was abandoned, as ordinary college students were transformed into either brutal, sadistic guards or emotionally broken prisoners. By illuminating the psychological causes behind such disturbing metamorphoses, Zimbardo enables us to better understand a variety of harrowing phenomena, from corporate malfeasance to organized genocide to how once upstanding American soldiers came to abuse and torture Iraqi detainees in Abu Ghraib. He replaces the long-held notion of the "bad apple" with that of the "bad barrel"--the idea that the social setting and the system contaminate the individual, rather than the other way around. This is a book that dares to hold a mirror up to mankind, showing us that we might not be who we think we are. While forcing us to reexamine what we are capable of doing when caught up in the crucible of behavioral dynamics, though, Zimbardo also offers hope. We are capable of resisting evil, he argues, and can even teach ourselves to act heroically. Like Hannah Arendt's Eichmann in Jerusalem and Steven Pinker's The Blank Slate, The Lucifer Effect is a shocking, engrossing study that will change the way we view human behavior. Praise for The Lucifer Effect " The Lucifer Effect will change forever the way you think about why we behave the way we do--and, in particular, about the human potential for evil. This is a disturbing book, but one that has never been more necessary." --Malcolm Gladwell "An important book . . . All politicians and social commentators . . . should read this." -- The Times (London) "Powerful . . . an extraordinarily valuable addition to the literature of the psychology of violence or 'evil.'" -- The American Prospect "Penetrating . . . Combining a dense but readable and often engrossing exposition of social psychology research with an impassioned moral seriousness, Zimbardo challenges readers to look beyond glib denunciations of evil-doers and ponder our collective responsibility for the world's ills." -- Publishers Weekly "A sprawling discussion . . . Zimbardo couples a thorough narrative of the Stanford Prison Experiment with an analysis of the social dynamics of the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq." -- Booklist "Zimbardo bottled evil in a laboratory. The lessons he learned show us our dark nature but also fill us with hope if we heed their counsel. The Lucifer Effect reads like a novel." --Anthony Pratkanis, Ph.D., professor emeritus of psychology, University of California
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- Jun 19, 2018
An absolutely required book that should be in every learning institution (above elementary school) in America.
Everyone should have this book in his or her collection. It is a compelling and chilling accounting of a social "experiment" gone wrong, at a large university, which unforeseen results so badly traumatized the professor involved that it took him twenty years to get over his personal emotional devastation and publish this very important work.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 23, 2025
Book is in good quality, will be orderin...
Book is in good quality, will be ordering more books once i’m done with this one.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 26, 2022
Worth the wait!
I am glued to this book! The author is truly intelligent! I recently wrote an essay for college admissions and the similarities blew my mind! The researchers as well as the authors deserve an award!
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- Feb 26, 2022
The potential for evil in all of us.
Insightful. WhyThis book researched the potential side of people in general.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 01, 2024
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Super nice product, don’t know if it is authentic, but seem very legitimate. Book kept in fine condition. Very satisfied.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 19, 2021
As fescribed
Book received intact with no visible issues.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 24, 2017
Exactly what I wanted
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Mar 23, 2020
Great resource on concept of evil
Exactly as described and what I wantedVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
